Hybrid tea rose plant named `TANrikas`

ABSTRACT

Hybrid Tea rose adapted to greenhouse production on long stems of salmon pink flowers having long vase life, the foliage being dark green, glossy, and disease resistant.

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of roseplant of the Hybrid Tea class which was originated by me by crossing twounnamed seedlings.

The primary objective of this breeding was to produce a new rose varietyhaving long stems, pink blooms, high production and good vase life. Theobjective was substantially achieved along with other desirableimprovements as evidenced by the following unique combination ofcharacteristics which are outstanding in the new variety and whichdistinguish it from its parents, as well as from all other varieties ofwhich I am aware:

1. Large, clear salmon pink flowers;

2. Long, straight stems;

3. Good cut rose production (175-200 stems per m² of greenhouse);

4. Excellent vase life;

5. Dark green, glossy, disease-resistant foliage.

Asexual reproduction of this new variety by budding, as performed atWasco, Calif., shows that the foregoing characteristics and distinctionscome true to form and are established and transmitted through succeedingpropagations.

The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of the vegetativegrowth and flowers of this new variety in different stages ofdevelopment, depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonablypossible to make the same in a color illustration of this character.

The following is a detailed description of my rose cultivar with colordescriptions using terminology in accordance with The RoyalHorticultural Society (London) Colour Chart, except where ordinarydictionary significance of color is indicated.

Parentage:

Seed parent.--Unnamed seedling.

Pollen parent.--Unnamed seedling.

Classification:

Botanical.--Rosa hybrida.

Commercial.--Hybrid Tea.

FLOWER

Observations made from specimens grown a greenhouse environment inSomis, Calif. from January-June of 1992.

Blooming habit: Recurrent.

Bud:

Size.--11/2" when the petals start to unfurl.

Form.--Long, pointed ovoid.

Color.--When sepals first divide, bud color is Red Group 38A When halfblown, the upper sides of the petals are Red Group 38B; and the lowersides of the petals are Red Group 38B.

Sepals.--Color: Green Group 138 B. Surface texture: Covered in finehairs. There are three lightly appendaged sepals. There are twounappendaged sepals with hairy edges.

Receptacle.--Color: Green Group 137C. Shape: Apple. Size: Broad, 7/16"wide×1/4" long. Surface: Smooth.

Peduncle.--Length: Medium, 21/4"-21/2". Surface: Prickly. Color: Mediumgreen. Strength: Stiff, erect.

Bloom:

Size.--Large. Average open size is 4 inches.

Borne.--Singly.

Stems.--Long (24-30 inches), strong.

Form.--When first open: High centered. Permanence: Retains its form tothe end, outer petals curl back.

Petalage.--Number of petals under normal conditions: 25-30.

Color.--The upper side of the petals is Red Group 38B. The reverse sideof the petals is Red Group 38B. The bases of the petals have a greenishwhite half moon (1/4"×1/4") at the point of attachment. The major coloron the upper side is Red Group 38B.

Variegations.--Occasional green streak on the two guard petals.

Discoloration.--The general tonality at the end of the first day: Nochange. At the end of the third day: Slight change in color from RedGroup 38A in the bud to Red Group 38B in the open flower.

Fragrance.--Slight.

Petals:

Texture.--Thick, leathery.

Shape.--Round.

Form.--Tips slightly recurved, edges slightly quilled.

Arrangement.--Imbricated, with a few petaloids in the center.

Persistence.--Drops off cleanly.

Lastingness.--On the plant: Long, 7 days. As a cut flower: Very long,10-12 days.

Reproductive parts:

Anthers.--Size: Medium. Quantity: Many. Color: Yellow. Arrangement:Regular around the styles.

Filaments.--Color: Reddish.

Pollen.--Color: Gold yellow. `Styles.--Color: Reddish.

Stigmas.--Color: Greenish white.

Form: Bush.

Growth: Very vigorous, upright and branching.

Foliage:

Number of leaflets on normal mid-stem leaves.--5.

Size.--Medium, 5"×4".

Quantity.--Abundant.

Color.--New foliage: Reddish turning green very quickly. Old foliage:Dark green, very glossy.

Leaflets:

Shape.--Pointed oval.

Texture.--Upper side: Leathery, glossy.

Edge.--Serrated.

Serration.--Single, small.

Petiole rachis.--Color: Green.

Petiole underside.--Smooth.

Stipules.--Short, bearded.

Disease resistance.--Resistant to mildew under normal growing conditionsat a greenhouse in Somis, Calif.

Wood:

New wood.--Color: Light green. Bark: Smooth.

Old wood.--Color: Green. Bark: Smooth.

Prickles:

Quantity.--On main canes from base: Ordinary. On laterals from maincanes: Ordinary.

Form.--Medium, hooked downward.

Color when young.--Red.

Small prickles:

Quantity.--On main stalks: None. On laterals: None.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Hybrid Teaclass, substantially as herein shown and described, characterizedparticularly as to novelty by the unique combination of its long,straight stems; its good production of cut flowers per m² of greenhouse;its excellent vase life; its large, clear salmon pink flowers, and itsdark green, glossy, disease-resistant foliage.